Workshop Recap

The Michigan Green Communities Leadership Academy brought together 18 teams of senior officials and key stakeholders from across the state of Michigan to advance and accelerate local sustainable development solutions. Teams focused on making the case for sustainability, improving health and quality of life, developing and financing new markets, and collaborating across sectors and jurisdictions. The workshop was co-hosted by Michigan Green Communities and the Institute for Sustainable Communities.

Participating Communities

Ann Arbor

Birmingham

Dearborn

Delta Township

Detroit

Farmington Hills

Ferndale

Huntington Woods

Marquette

Monroe County

Muskegon County

River Rouge

Roseville

Union Township

St. Clair Shores

Traverse City

Washtenaw County

Ypsilanti

Resources

Resource Guide

A compilation of case studies and best available resources intended to help local, state, and regional practitioners do their jobs better by showcasing promising practices in developing a sustainable economy.